San Francisco Small Group City Highlights and Alcatraz Tour
Description
This urban adventure in San Francisco takes you around the city in a safari-style open-air vehicle, then drops you off at the ferry to Alcatraz Island for the cellhouse audio tour. On this uniquely crafted sightseeing tour limited to 12 people, you will see renowned landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and hear quirky stories about the city as an entertaining guide drives your custom vehicle through SF's distinctive neighborhoods. After the four hour city tour, your tour guide will drop you off at Pier 33 where you will catch the ferry to Alcatraz Island. Most guests spend two to three hours at their leisure enjoying the audio walking tour of the former federal penitentiary known as ‘the Rock’. Hotel pickup is included.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your city tour will end at the Alcatraz Ferry landing where your tickets to the ferry will be waiting. Go in the prison to experience the included audio tour and then explore the rest of the island at your leisure. Most guests take two to three hours before catching one of the ferries that return to shore every 30 minutes.
We will find the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge for the day of the tour. That may mean crossing in to the Marin Headlands, heading to Baker Beach or getting underneath the bridge at the landmark Fort Point.
We will drive through the oldest Chinatown in the US. If there is time, we walk down Ross Alley to the Fortune Cookie Factory and taste fresh cookies.
Enjoy a drive through San Francisco's urban backyard. We may cruise by more or less of it depending on guest interest and weather on the day.
Enjoy the best view of the city from its geographic center. We may find another lookout point depending on guest interest and weather.
We will stop in the historic center of the "Summer of Love" where you can get a quick lunch and discover street art, music locations and beautiful Victorian architecture.
We will stop at Alamo Square to take pictures of San Francisco's famous "Painted Ladies" Victorian houses with the skyline in the background.
We will drive past beautiful Victorian and modern mansions including Billionaire's Row and the Mrs. Doubtfire House in San Francisco's swankiest neighborhood.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We are happy to pickup at hotels around downtown San Francisco. If you are staying at a homeshare or outside the pickup area, we can find a mutually convenient place to meet. We can not pickup at hotels outside San Francisco (around SFO, for example).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- MUST provide all passenger names at time of booking
- Alcatraz audio tour is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese and Korean
- You may leave Alcatraz Island at any time; ferries depart every 30 to 40 minutes; the last departing ferry is usually 6:30pm
- All passengers over 18 will need to show a government issued ID to pick up Alcatraz ferry tickets after the city tour
Reviews(279)
Eric was very friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us an amazing tour around the town. On the tour it was only me and my friend, so Eric really focused on what we were interested in seeing. Additionally, Eric took photos for us and had a great personality. If you are traveling and need something to do, I would recommend this. As we were leaving for our Alcatraz tour, Eric made sure that we knew where we were going and how to get back to our hotel. Eric was not pushy about receiving a tip or additional money, which made it even more genuine and easy to give him extra. This tour is worth the price!
Thanks very much for taking the time to write a review! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing The City with me :) Cheers -Eric
My wife and I were in San Francisco for a short trip and booked this tour and had a fantastic time. Eric was great and very knowledgeable about SF. He was very patient and had some great conversations with him. It was a Tuesday and so it ended up being just my wife and I. Thanks again, Eric! Would certainly recommend!
Thanks very much for taking the time to write a review, Bob! It was a pleasure taking your group around The City :) -Eric
We had an amazing day with our guide, Eric. We were in town for the World Cup and this was just as enjoyable for the family. He was great with the kids and keeping their interest and excitement throughout the tour. Alcatraz was fantastic, especially the Indian Land exhibit. You can explore every part of the island in under 2.5 hours and get back on the boat.
Thanks for taking the time to write a review, Nathaniel! I'm glad you enjoyed the city tour with me and had a chance to really explore Alcatraz. There is a lot out there to explore beyond the cellhouse audio tour. Cheers -Eric
This is a great way to get familiar with the city and see the key sites. Eric is an ideal guide - informative, knowledgeable, amusing and builds a great rapport with his tour guests.
Thanks for much for taking the time to write a review :) I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience! Cheers -Eric
It was very good to go and see San Francisco before going to Alcatraz. Our tour guide Eric was very nice and friendly
Thanks, for taking the time to leave a review, Ana! It was lovely to take your group around SF :) Cheers -Eric
Eric with Fogcutter Tours was excellent.
Thanks very much for joining me on tour and for taking the time to leave a review! Cheers -Eric
We had a fantastic trip. I highly recommend Eric. he answered all of our questions and showed us some beautiful spots all over San Francisco. I would definitely do his tour again.
Thanks very much for taking the time to write a review, Klonda! You're welcome back whenever you like - it's a bit of a different experience each day :) Cheers -Eric
The guide everyone would love to have. Very knowledgeable, flexible, reads the room, and can hold a conversation. Thanks for the memories.
Thanks for joining me and for taking the time to write a review. I'm so glad you appreciated the flexibility of the tour and the conversation :) Cheers -Eric
Eric was brilliant! Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
Thanks for taking the time to write a review! I'm you enjoyed the trip :) Cheers -Eric
What a great tour. Eric was an exceptional guide and the tour bus was great. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble.
Thanks for taking the tone to leave a review, Pauline! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour :) Cheers -Eric
